Chapter 10
Vivian Bennett was caught completely off guard.
She lost her balance and stumbled forward.
Her hands landed unexpectedly on his firm chest.
The private dining room fell into dead silence.
Everyone held their breath.
Was this woman insane?
She dared to take advantage of Mr. Sullivan in public?
She actually touched his chest.
Oliver Winston stared in stunned disbelief.
He had intended to help Vivian out of this situation.
He never expected her to make such a bold move toward Liam Sullivan.
Everyone knew Liam despised women getting close to him.
Now Vivian had not only thrown herself into his arms but openly touched his chest.
Oliver could already imagine her tragic fate.
This is bad.
His date with Sophia tonight is definitely ruined.
Vivian wore a thin dress.
She suddenly fell into Liam's embrace.
Their bodies pressed tightly together.
An intense masculine scent enveloped her.
Her blood felt like it was flowing backward.
An unfamiliar tingling sensation spread throughout her body.
The well-defined muscles under her palm felt scorching hot, making her flustered.
Vivian quickly withdrew her hand.
She urgently tried to stand up.
But due to nervousness, she fell back into his arms again.
This is terrible.
Vivian wished she could disappear into the ground.
Her cheeks burned bright red.
She frantically tried to get up once more.
Her slender waist was suddenly held firmly in place.
Liam pressed her down onto his lap.
Vivian's heart skipped a beat.
She glanced secretly at Alexander Lowell, feeling utterly desperate.
She really hadn't meant to seduce Liam.
Now Liam wasn't letting her get up.
"Mr. Sullivan, what exactly do you want?" Vivian asked with forced courage.
She knew she had thoroughly angered the big boss.
She'd rather face punishment directly than endure this tension.
"You don't want to marry me?" A cold question came from above her head.
Vivian froze.
She looked up sharply at the man holding her waist.
His sharp features were shrouded in shadow.
Dangerous yet captivating.
His black dress shirt was impeccably tailored, with three buttons undone at the collar.
He exuded a restrained, sensual aura.
Vivian stared at him blankly, momentarily mesmerized.
She shook her head unconsciously.
Who wouldn't want to marry him?
Even with rumors about him avoiding women.
His handsome looks, immense wealth, and prominent family background...
Still drove countless women wild.
Vivian was just an ordinary person.
She had no reason to reject such a man.
Even though she knew it was impossible.
The next second, Liam suddenly stood up.
He swept her up into his arms.
He strode toward the private dining room door.
Vivian's mind went completely blank.
Her entire body stiffened.
Everyone in the room was utterly petrified.
My God, what were they witnessing?